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Patent GB-2389122-A (GB)
Title: Axminster gripper loom
Inventor: GRIFFITH JOHN DALTON
IPC: D03D39/08
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: The Axminster gripper loom includes a number of tuft yarn grippers 2, each of which is operable to undergo a cyclic operation involving collecting a tuft from a tuft supply and depositing the collected tuft at a weaving position in the loom, and a selectively actable control system which is arranged to control the operation of the grippers. A weft yarn sensing system is arranged to detect a breakage in the weft yarn and are operable, upon sensing a breakage, to actuate the control system to render the grippers inoperable for collecting and/or depositing tufts. The loom also preferably includes a mechanical drive system for the grippers which can be selectively disengaged and a mechanism to allow the drive connection between the drive system and the grippers to be selectively disconnected. The drive system may include a toggle system 7 that in one position maintains the grippers in a closed position, the toggle mechanism being driven by a drive element that can be moved in and out of engagement with the toggle mechanism while an independent drive mechanism which opens and closes the grippers is operable, on detection of the weft yarn breakage, to prevent operation of the grippers. Also claimed is a method of operating an Axminster gripper loom.
Patent GB-2392329-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing film bulk acoustic resonator filters
Inventor: WANG LI-PENG
IPC: H03H9/56
Filed: 2003-08-06
Abstract: An FBAR filter 10 may be formed with a plurality of interconnected series and shunt film bulk acoustic resonators 38 formed on the same membrane 35. Each of the film bulk acoustic resonators 38 may be formed from a common lower conductive layer which is defined to form the bottom electrode 32 of each film bulk acoustic resonator 38. A common top conductive layer may be defined to form each top electrode 36 of each film bulk acoustic resonator 38. A common piezoelectric film layer 34 that may or may not be patterned, forms a continuous or discontinuous film. The plurality of FBARs 38 may be formed over a single backside cavity.
Patent GB-2394537-A (GB)
Title: Engine cooling system with auxiliary heater mixer valve
Inventor: HUTCHINS WILLIAM RICHARD
IPC: F01P7/16
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: A thermostatic valve 20 is provided for controlling coolant flow through an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler 16 in an engine cooling system. The valve 20, termed an EGR mixer valve, is in an engine cooling system having a radiator 8, a pump 2 to circulate coolant through an engine supply line SL to the engine 3, from the engine 3 through an engine return line ER to the radiator or through a bypass BL. Coolant from the radiator 8 is returned to the pump 2 through a radiator return line RR and a main thermostat 5 which is also connected to the bypass such that it blocks radiator return flow until bypass temperature has risen to a temperature just below the normal engine running temperature. The EGR mixer valve 20 has a first inlet 31 connected to the engine return line, a second inlet 32 connected to the radiator return line and an outlet connected to the EGR cooler. In one embodiment, valve 20 has a biassed shuttle having a valve member (25, fig 2) which at lower coolant temperatures closes off the second inlet 32 to prevent the flow of coolant at ambient temperature from the radiator return line while permitting flow of warmer coolant from the engine return line through to the EGR cooler. The second inlet 32 is opened at higher temperatures when a wax thermal actuator (19, fig 2) pushes the shuttle towards the first inlet 31 to unseat the valve member. The wax actuator has a casing exposed to coolant at both inlets 31, 32 so that the sensed temperature is a weighted average of the temperature at the first inlet and ambient temperature at the second inlet 32 and this provides ambient compensation. In other embodiments, temperature is sensed by other means such as bi-metallic expansion or thermocouples.
Patent GB-2394185-A (GB)
Title: Putter head with visual alignment indicator
Inventor: NELSON MICHAEL J
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2003-09-11
Abstract: A golf putter head having a visual alignment aid includes a face member 12 and a back body 16 both of which may be selected from a plurality of differently configured face members and back bodies. The face member has a front surface 28, a top ledge 30, a rear surface 32, and a visual alignment aid comprising a upper rear edge 33 parallel to the front striking surface, the rear edge, being defined by the intersection of the rear surface 32 and the top ledge 30. The back body 16 comprises a flange portion 45 that extends rearwardly and has an upper surface 47 that is displaced below the top ledge. The face member and back body are selected from materials having contrasting colors so that the rear edge of the face member is contrasted against the background of the back body. A sight line (49 fig 2, not shown) can extend perpendicular to rear edge 33 on the upper surface 47.
Patent GB-2407033-A (GB)
Title: An overflow management device
Inventor: WHITEHEAD STEPHEN
IPC: E03C1/242
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: An overflow device 1 comprises a first chamber 2 which has an inlet and an outlet between which water can flow, a second chamber 4 to receive liquid from an overflow system. Disposed in the second chamber is a trigger device 12, 30 which is activated by received liquid. The device also comprises a closure means 16, 20, 22 which responds to the activation of the trigger 12, 30. The closure member moves in the first chamber to prevent liquid flowing from the inlet to the outlet. Preferably, a means in the form of a stop device 32 is provided for preventing movement of the closure device 16 if liquid is received at a flow rate below a predetermined flow rate, so that liquid can flow out of the outlet even if the device trigger is activated.
Patent GB-2409037-A (GB)
Title: Sample age monitoring devices and methods
Inventor: CERVI PAUL LAWRENCE
IPC: G01N33/487
Filed: 2003-12-08
Abstract: A sample age monitor for monitoring the age of a biological sample, said sample age monitor comprising a release device to provide an age indicator into a medium preferably comprising the sample substantially predictably such that an age estimate of the sample is determinable by measuring a level of the age indicator. A biological sample holder including the sample age monitor is also described. The device may be employed to determine the age of a blood sample, and hence whether the results of lab analysis of the sample are reliable. In one embodiment the release device comprises a container holding a storage medium storing the age indicator. The age indicator may comprise a metal, in particular, lithium ion.
Patent GB-2400258-A (GB)
Title: System for intermittently recording landscape change
Inventor: CHAPMAN MARK SETON
IPC: H04N5/915
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: A system 1 for remotely recording landscape change, the system including a digital imaging device 2 and a processor 3 in communication with a memory means 4 and with the digital imaging device. The system further includes a battery 5 electrically connected to the processor and the digital imaging device, and a controller 6 electrically disposed intermediate the battery and the digital imaging device and the processor. The controller is configured to isochronally provide power from the battery to the processor and digital imaging device whereby the digital imaging device acquires a landscape image which is communicated to the processor which in turns transmits the image to a remote processor 7. The images are are presented as a video of the images by the remote processor, preferably via an internet web browser.
Patent GB-2398148-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for initializing romized system classes at virtual machine build time
Inventor: LAM IOI
IPC: G06F9/40
Filed: 2003-08-25
Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that initializes system classes for a virtual machine during build time for the virtual machine, so that portions of the system classes can be stored in Read Only Memory (ROM). During virtual machine build time, the system loads system classes for the virtual machine. Next, the system identifies which of the system classes can be initialized at build time and then initializes the identified system classes. The system then stores portions of the system classes in a ROM image, so that the portions of the system classes can be accessed from the ROM image during subsequent run-time execution of the virtual machine. In this way, this embodiment of the present invention reduces the amount of time required to initialize system classes during run-time execution of the virtual machine.
Patent GB-2414911-A (GB)
Title: Angling float with light
Inventor: HENWOOD DARREN
IPC: A01K93/02
Filed: 2004-06-12
Abstract: A float 10 suitable for angling which can be illuminated for use at night and in conditions of poor visibility. The colour (or wavelength) of the illumination may be varied for discrimination between anglers and the device controlled by use of a remote transceiver 46. The lighting means may be one or more incandescent light bulbs or light emitting diodes. The waterproof body 20 comprises a lower portion 22 and an upper portion 24/26. The body comprises solar panels, mounted on 26, in electrical connection with the lighting means. A timing circuit causes the lighting means to stop emitting light after a predetermined period of time. The float is top-heavy so paying out line will place the tackle on the sea-bed and will cause the float to topple, activating the tilt sensor 47.
Patent GB-2416255-A (GB)
Title: CMOS current mode logic circuits using subthreshold conduction for low power operation
Inventor: TOUMAZOU CHRISTOFER
IPC: H03K19/0948
Filed: 2004-07-12
Abstract: The switching transistors in a low-power CMOS current-mode logic circuit are biased to operate in weak inversion. The current-switching structure reduces noise and sensitivity to the process, voltage and temperature (PVT) variations which affect conventional subthreshold CMOS logic circuits. In retinal or cochlear implants analogue circuits operate in weak inversion to achieve low power, and by using current-mode logic satisfactory mixed analogue and digital low-power integrated circuits can be implemented. The logic swing is low and the data rate can be high. The current source Q1 operates in saturated weak inversion. The symmetry of the current-steering branches reduces input pattern sensitivity. A full adder is illustrated.
Patent GB-2417024-A (GB)
Title: Metering valves for dispensers
Inventor: WARBY RICHARD JOHN
IPC: B65D83/14
Filed: 2004-08-11
Abstract: A metering valve 1 is provided for a pressurised container 14 containing a pharmaceutical formulation. The valve has a stem 2 with a central flange 11 and a hollow open end 19 with a side port 20. The stem slides in a body 3 having larger and smaller diameter portions, and being closed off by a seal 4 against which the flange 11 rests in an inoperative position. A second seal is located around the stem on the opposite side of the flange and trapped by a spring 6 which urges the stem into its inoperative position. When the stem is depressed, the inner seal 5 forms a sliding seal with the smaller diameter portion of the body to define a metering chamber (13) filled with the pharmaceutical. Continued depression opens the side hole 20 to allow the contents of the metering chamber to be dispensed, wherein at least one of the sealing gasket 8 or the inner seal 5 is formed as a co-moulding with at least a part of the valve body 3 or the valve stem, respectively. Also disclosed is a dispensing apparatus containing a dosage counter.
Patent GB-2417200-A (GB)
Title: A hanger for a picture, mirror or the like
Inventor: LAWRENCE LEANNE
IPC: A47G1/18
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: A device 200 for attaching an object, for example a picture, mirror or the like, to a surface wherein the object comprises an elongate attachment means, for example a wire, cord, string or chain. The device comprises a gripping means 210 220 which allows movement of the attachment means relative to the gripping means in one direction only. A loop 51 of the attachment means is past through the gripping means. In a first embodiment the gripping means comprises teeth 114 and flexible tabs 116 which allow either side of the loop to be pulled downwardly through the gripping means to enable the orientation of the object to be adjusted. In a second embodiment the gripping means are a pair of rotating cams. The device is either directly attached to a wall or is positioned in a mounting bracket so that opposing sides of the device engage with corresponding sides of the mounting bracket.
Patent GB-2417656-A (GB)
Title: Communications apparatus
Inventor: CAUSIER STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2004-08-24
Abstract: In a communications system for an underwater fluid well, e.g. a hydrocarbon extraction well, use is made of conductors through an umbilical 27 for control signalling at both high and low data rates. High and low speed modems 5, 5a, 1, 1a are coupled at each end via respective diplexers 6, 6a, 3, 3a. The diplexer coupling circuits ensure that the operation of one modem is not affected by the connection to the other modem. This ensures operation of two-way communications at both high rates e.g. 115 kbits/sec and low rates e.g. 1.2 kbits/sec.
Patent GB-2418222-A (GB)
Title: Light pipe
IPC: F21V19/04
Filed: 2004-09-21
Abstract: A light pipe for transmitting light into a building comprising an elongate pipe having a first end to capture light and a second end spaced therefrom and at least one side-wall defining a conduit, at least an aperture in the side wall between the ends, and at least an optical element positioned within the conduit which reproduces the view of the sky. The optical element is reflective for example a V-shaped mirror. The optical element and the apperture are adjustable to regulate the level of light transmitted.
Patent GB-2402721-A (GB)
Title: Clutches
Inventor: YOUNG ALASTAIR JOHN
IPC: F16D13/58
Filed: 2003-03-21
Abstract: A clutch in which a driven plate is clamped between a flywheel or other reaction member and a pressure plate (13) by a first conical diaphragm spring (14) which reacts against a clutch cover (15) which is connected with the flywheel. A second diaphragm spring (20) acts between the cover and the first diaphragm spring to either assist or oppose the disengaging movement of the first diaphragm spring to modify the clamp load characteristic of the first diaphragm spring and thus provide a flatter overall clam characteristic to give a more constant pedal effort throughout the life of the clutch as the driven plate wears. A first periphery (22,22a) of the second diaphragm spring contacts the cover and biases the second diaphragm spring (20) against a fulcrum (16) of the first diaphragm spring (14) when the second diaphragm spring is disengaged from the first diaphragm spring load in order to prevent rattle of the second diaphragm spring.
Patent GB-2420584-A (GB)
Title: Scaffold fitting for netting
Inventor: HOGAN PATRICK
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2004-11-25
Abstract: A scaffold fitting 10 as herein defined and which has means unitarily formed as part of the scaffold fitting 10 for directly attaching scaffold netting. Preferably, the attaching means is or includes a unitary hook 32. A method of attaching scaffold netting to scaffold erected using one or more of the scaffold fittings is also provided.
Patent GB-2424000-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable bicycle storage unit comprising door operating mechanism
Inventor: BABINGTON ALAN
IPC: E05F15/14
Filed: 2005-03-09
Abstract: A Storage Unit apparatus (1) comprises rotary means (2,3,4 and 5) enabling rotation of the unit and link mechanism 10 and 12 for translating rotary motion to substantially linear motion door operating mechanism 11. Mechanism 11 drives a door mechanism 16, 17, which opens and closes the door when the unit is rotated. The unit also comprises a variable wheel and tyre support (23) for supporting varying size cycles. Embodiments include a slatted door and an up and over type door.
Patent GB-2414206-A (GB)
Title: Cylindrical bearing member and method and apparatus for manufacturing same
Inventor: MIKI HIROFUMI
IPC: B21C23/20
Filed: 2005-03-11
Abstract: A cylindrical bearing member which can hold a lubricating oil charged into blind grooves serving as oil reservoirs for a long period of time and thereby exhibit a lubricating function sufficiently and which can be mass-produced at low cost. The cylindrical bearing member is made with a plurality of blind grooves serving as oil reservoirs swaged on the inner circumferential surface of a pipe-shaped seamless cylindrical member by using a hollow die pin including a plurality of grooving protrusions on end portions of the outer circumferential surface of the die pin and provided with a plurality of diameter=expanding slits therein along the longitudinal direction of the die pin, and a diameter-expanding center pin EP, which is retractable in said hollow die pin HP. The hollow die pin is inserted into a hollow cylindrical part, and the center pin is inserted into the die pin to cause the protrusions to penetrate the interior cylindrical surface of the part. The assembly is displaced for a limited distance, and the center pin is extracted from the die pin and the assembly is removed to leave swaged blind grooves in the hollow cylindrical part.
Patent GB-2414057-A (GB)
Title: Pressure regulation of a hydraulic chain tensioner system
Inventor: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 2005-05-05
Abstract: An engine 10 is disclosed having a hydraulic chain tensioner system including a pressure regulator 14 interposed between an oil supply system of the engine 10 and a hydraulic chain tensioner 15. The pressure regulator 14 is operable to prevent the oil pressure supplied to the hydraulic chain tensioner 15 exceeding a predetermined preferred pressure thereby reducing the maximum load applied to a chain 19 being tensioned by the hydraulic chain tensioner 15.
Patent GB-2411139-A (GB)
Title: Pin mill
Inventor: MANSON JOEL DAVID
IPC: B02C13/22
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: A device for comminuting material comprising first and second mating sections. The mating sections 12,14 when mated form an enclosed interior chamber 20 with the first and second sections capable of movement relative to each other. The first mating section has a first set of plurality of pins 22, which extend from a base 16 of the first mating section (12) and into the interior of the chamber. Similarly, the second mating section has a second set of a plurality of pins 24 extending from a base 17 of the second mating section and into the interior of the chamber. The pins from the first mating section interdigitate with the second set of a plurality of pins when the first and second mating sections are mated, wherein movement of the first and second mating sections relative to one another causes comminution of the material when placed in the chamber. The pins have varying cross-sectional shapes including circular, triangular, and hexagonal.
Patent GB-2415433-A (GB)
Title: Solid electrolyte
Inventor: SAWA HARUO
IPC: C25B13/04
Filed: 2005-06-10
Abstract: A solid electrolyte comprises a mixture of an organic polymer with hydroxyl groups, an inorganic compound, and water, wherein at least some of the hydroxyl groups of the polymer are combined with phosphoric acid and/or boric acid by immersing or coating the polymer with a solution containing the acid. The polymer is typically polyvinyl alcohol and the inorganic compound may be a compound of silicic acid, tungstic acid, molybdic acid, stannic acid, or zirconic acid. In another aspect, the electrolyte is formed by neutralising the inorganic compound, which is in the form of a salt, with acid or alkali in a solution containing the polymer, and subsequently removing the solvent. The inorganic salt may be a metal salt of silicic acid, tungstic acid, molybdic acid, stannic acid or may be a zirconium halide or oxyzirconium halide. A method of preparing the electrolyte and its use in an electrochemical system are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2428290-A (GB)
Title: Monofibre optical meter for chemical measurement
Inventor: RAMSDEN JEREMY J
IPC: G01B9/02
Filed: 2005-07-12
Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for determining a parameter of a sample 2 comprising an optical sensor in the form of a monofibre wave guide 3 having a distal end coated with a film 4 that is placed in the sample 2. The waveguide 3 has an input channel connected to the radiation light source 1 and an output channel connected to a photodiode and amplifier 5 to receive signals representative of the interference patterns created at the interface between the film 4 and the sample 2. A computer 7 receives the signals for processing the information and providing a measurement of the parameter. The parameter may be the pH or temperature of a solution 2. The thickness of the film 4 may change in the presence of a sample 2.
Patent GB-2416798-A (GB)
Title: A prop head bearing
Inventor: BARMANN RUDOLF
IPC: E21D23/00
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: A prop head bearing between the roof bar and the prop of a shield type support frame comprises a ball-joint socket 3 on the roof bar for receiving a ball-joint head 2 on the prop. Movable securing pins 6 and 7, which in a secured position engage in recesses 12, 13 in the joint head 2 to prevent lifting of the joint head 2 out of the socket 3. Bolts 14, 19 are used to lock the securing pins 6 and 7 in position.
Patent GB-2430110-A (GB)
Title: Method and System for Transferring Electronic Document Data
Inventor: CHIU WILSON
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2005-08-31
Abstract: A method and system of transferring electronic document data, comprising the step of transferring document data from a first device to a second device, wherein the document data comprises at least one of a document and a document reference identifying a location of the document in a document store, and wherein the type of document data transferred depends on a characteristic of at least one of: the second device, the document, and a communication channel between the first and second devices.
Patent GB-2415023-A (GB)
Title: Handbrake cable adjustment system
Inventor: SMITH PATRICIA MARY RENEE
IPC: B60T17/22
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: An apparatus and method for adjusting brake cables, such as handbrake cables of automotive vehicles is described. The apparatus includes a brake monitor (2) arranged to detect the position of a brake operating lever (10; 50) and a controller (16) to receive information from the brake monitor regarding the position of the brake operating lever, the controller also issuing instructions for adjusting the effective length of the brake cable (12, 12a, 12b; 48a, 48b) in order to adjust the position of the brake operating lever. The adjustment may be performed manually or by automated tool (18). The brake monitor (2) may be detachably mounted to the braking system. The braking system may include disc brakes or drum brakes. The monitor and controller communicate via a wireless transmission or a cable.